US/VA GOV FINAL EXAM REVIEW

In a nation founded in revolution based on liberty, which basic principle of democracy is honored?

Which of the following is an example of checks and balances, as established by the Consitution?

Which of the following is true under the system of checks and balances?

The Bill of Rights gurantees which of the following rights to a person arrested and charged with a crime?

The primary goal of interest groups is to

According to the Presidential Succession Act, which officers follows the VP in the line of presidential succession?

Most measures introducted in the House die at which of these steps?

According to the Constitution, who has the sole power to impeach the President?

What is the relationship of implied powers to the expressed powers?

For local and state campaigns in Virginia, how are campaign contributions monitored?

Which of the following is true for the House of Representatives?

Which of the following is the MAJOR consideration in order for the Supreme Court to hear and decide a case?

Which type of government promotes a high degree of both economic and political freedom for its citizens?

Every eligible American votes in a presidential election

Roe V Wade assured a pregant woman's right to have an abortion in the first trimester

Which of the following is an accurate comparison of the two types of speech?

Which of the following BEST explains the principle of stare decisis?

Of the following, what is the best definition for substantive due process of law?

The Constitution of Virginia creates ___branches of government

Due process is guaranteed by two of the following amendments?

In the executive branch, the title of department is reserved for...

Which concept is NOT an Enlightenment contribution to the foundation of America's political system?

As a result of Marbury v. Madison, which of the following gained status as an equal branch of the federal government?

Fiscal and monetary policies fall under the review of

The Due Process Clause in the 14th Amendment guarantees that

Whose rights must be protected in a government based upon the 'consent of the governed'?

of the following powers, which causes the most conflict between states and the national government?

Which fundamental principle, is directly associated by having Articles I, II, III?

In a presidential election, the voting occurs during the month of

Which of the following may the president do to limit the power of Congress?

Which of the following is true for the Senate?

The power of the presidency has been cause for debate mainly because

Which of the following actions BEST describes the principle of judicial review?

In regard to the issue of equality, the equal protection clause in the 14th amendment states that

In Regard to the issue of equality, the Equal Protection Clause in the 14th Amendment state sthat...

The Solicitor General is the person who represents to the Supreme Court the interests of ...

The demographic factor with the largest influence on a person's ideological stance is

One reason for the importance of the federal budget is that it

The Natural Rights affirmed by Locke are cited within the

Which of the following is the correct pairing of delegated powers for both branches?(Jud B=Judicial, Legs B=Legislative)

Few rights are considered absolute, at times, public interest should be balanced against

Which of the following correctly orders the events of the election process?

All of the following are examples of mass media EXCEPT

The three types of local government in Virgina are

Which of the following is an accurate description of Judicial Activism?

In order to prevent a bill passed by Congress from becoming a law, the President may

Brown V Board of Education concluded that "seperate but equal" schools are inherently unequal

All of the following are effective ways for interest groups to influence public policy EXCEPT

Which of the following is true based on the amendment approval process?

Which of the following is an accurate stance contemporary conservative would have on government intervention?

Which of the following provisions of the 14th Amendment has made selective incorporation possible?

Which of the following statements best defines civil liberties?